Binap Primary School vs Melton Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Binap Primary School
Brookfield · Government primary · Prep-6
406 students · ICSEA 972
Melton Christian College
Brookfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,268 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Binap Primary School Brookfield VIC | Melton Christian College Brookfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1090 of 1,290 | #151 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3487 of 4,908 | #613 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 406 | 1,268 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 207 | 667 / 601 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 129 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 59 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +54% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 89.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 67.5 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brookfield 3338 | Brookfield 3338 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | – | www.mcc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Melton Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (51.9 vs 39.1).
- •Melton Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Binap Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •Melton Christian College is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 406.
- •Binap Primary School is a government school while Melton Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Binap Primary School better than Melton Christian College?
On the Success Index, Melton Christian College ranks higher (51.9 vs 39.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Binap Primary School and Melton Christian College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brookfield and Brookfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Binap Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melton Christian College has 14.1.
How do Binap Primary School and Melton Christian College rank in VIC?
Binap Primary School is 1090th of 1,290 and Melton Christian College is 151st of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.